MRI roadmap may sharpen accuracy of muscle injections
NCT ID NCT06091059
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether combining MRI images with real-time ultrasound can make muscle injections more accurate. Sometimes ultrasound alone is hard to interpret, especially when muscles are stiff. The MRI acts like a roadmap to help guide the needle. Researchers are comparing this new method to standard ultrasound guidance in adults who need Botox injections for muscle stiffness.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) injected into muscles
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make muscle injections more precise, potentially improving relief for people with muscle stiffness or spasticity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 7 participants. The new technique may not prove more accurate than standard ultrasound guidance.
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Locations
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The Robert Jones and Agnes hunt
Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG, United Kingdom